All-Level Art or P.E. (Kinesiology)

These certification programs will prepare you to teach Art or P.E. to students in all grade levels, from pre-kindergarten through high school.

These certification areas have slightly different Liberal Arts Core and Education Core courses. For example, specific courses are designated as the natural sciences and mathematical components. In addition to the required professional development courses and a full semester of Clinical Teaching (student teaching), in the School of Education, students must complete courses in one of the teaching fields offered at HBU for elementary and secondary grades.

Course Syllabi

All students must complete the Liberal Arts Core in addition to the below listed coursework.

To be certified to teach Spanish, candidates must achieve proficiency to pass the Texas TExES Exam (reading, writing and culture) and the BTLPT (speaking) with a rating of Advanced. All students must complete the Liberal Arts Core in addition to the below listed coursework.

A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on 45 or more hours, a score of 240 or higher on the math section of the THEA, a score of 220 or higher on the writing section of the THEA and a 260 or higher on the reading section of the THEA are required to begin the program and a personal interview.

Students must also meet the requirements of the department for Clinical Teaching (Student Teaching), as outlined in the University catalog.

After Graduation

Most graduates are employed in Houston-area schools. Employment opportunities vary according to teaching field.